Assistant School

Paulette M. O’Grady

Education

Mid-Level Mathematics 7th-9th Certification August 2012

Mid-Level Science 7th-9th Certification August 2012

Special Education N-12th Certification May 2012

Temple University; Harrisburg, PA

GPA: 3.8

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems May 2006

Pennsylvania State University; Harrisburg, PA

Current Work Experience

Derry Township School District; Hershey, PA

Extended School Year Teacher Summer 2013

Develop and employ 7 and 8 grade Math and Reading lesson plans according to

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students IEPs.

Facilitate Whitaker Summer Math and Science Program for 9th – 12th grade students.

Extended School Year Teacher Summer 2012

Develop and employ Social Skills lesson plans according to students IEPs and

Behavior Support Plans.

Attend Digital Storytelling Workshop.

Secondary Learning Support Teaching Assistant October 2001 – Present

Substitute for the Learning Support Teacher, as needed.

Provide academic and transitional support for special needs students in the Resource

Room and the General Education environment particularly in the subjects of

Biology, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, World Cultures, and Career Education.

Work with students and General Education teachers to ensure the needs of special

education students are met through the Specifically Designed Instructions.

Implement Behavior Modification Plans for students with behavior/emotional

needs.

Conduct student observations in the regular education classroom setting and assist as

needed.

Related Work Experience

Derry Township School District; Hershey, PA September 2009-October 2009

Secondary Learning Support Substitute Teacher

Provided academic and transitional support for special needs students in the

Resource Room environment.

Worked with students with SLD, Gifted, ED, BD, MR, Hearing and VI, ASD, and

OHI designations.

Arranged and decorated the classroom conducive to an interesting and motivating

learning environment.

Created and implemented lesson plans for Basic Environmental Science and Basic

World Cultures II Classes.

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Supervised and organized activities, found textbooks, adapted quizzes and tests, and

prepared attendance and grade sheets for the classes. Attended Eschool-Plus

Grading Training.

Notified parents of student progress with reports compiled from information given

the student’s reg. education teachers.

Coordinated meetings for staff and parents, attended Parent’s Open House Night.

Related Work Experience Cont.

School District 146; Tinley Park, IL August 1999 – June 2001

Middle School Level Teaching Assistant

Provided academic and transitional support for special needs students in the Multi-

Disabilities Room environment.

Worked with students with SLD, ESOL, ODD, SED, MR, Hearing and VI, ASD,

and OHI designations.

Attended Individualized Education Plan Meetings for students and helped

implement adaptations.

Assisted with the student’s health care needs.

Related Certifications

Keystone Test Administrator Certification May 2013

Guest Teacher Permit Sept 2006-Present

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Lemoyne, PA

Safe Crisis Management Training 2012, 2011, 2004, 2003

CPR, AED Certification 2012, 2006, 2004, 2003

Highly Qualified Paraeducator Certificate Dec 2009

Derry Township School District; Hershey, PA

Other Experience

Lark Clothing Company; Evergreen Park, IL August 1983 – September 1998

Seamstress

Supervised the alteration department for four store locations.

Trained store employees how to mark alterations to be taken.

Completed alterations at home or at one of the store’s locations.

Tinley Park Cub Scouts; Tinley Park, IL 1995-1998

Cub Scout Den Co-leader

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